Youth Council
Introduction
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Youth Council was re-launched in May 2010, to replace to current Borough Youth Forum structure.
The re-launched Youth Council will require members aged 11 - 18 years old to be elected from schools, youth centres and other youth groups. The changes to the structure will enable all young people to have a say on the issues that affect them in The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Aims and Objectives
- To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services for young people
- To met with and influence decision makers
- To consult with young people and decision makers
- Promote positive images of young people
Benefits to Young People
In addition to representing your school, youth centre or youth group there are many benefits to being on the Youth Council.
- You will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of participatory activities including:
- Being a Youth Opportunity Fund Assessor
- Carrying out staff interviews
- Taking part in consultations
- Inspecting youth clubs and projects
- Meeting with Borough Councillors and managers
You will also gain valuable training, which could include:
- Public Speaking
- Debating
- Interviewing
- Working with the media
- Budgeting
- Team skills
- Meeting Skills (Being a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary etc)
All the time you spend on your work as a Youth Council Member will be recorded and can be used to gain National accreditations including:
- Berkshire Award
- Duke of Edinburgh (Service element)
- Youth Achievement Award
- Act By Right
- V Involved Certificate (over 16s only)
All of the above look really good on University applications and CVs.
Meeting Dates
First Youth Cabinet Meeting:
28th June 2010 5.30pm - 7.30pm @ Windsor Guildhall
First Youth Centre Forum Meeting:
13th September 2010 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ Windsor Youth Centre
First Schools Forum Meeting:
20th September 2010 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ Windsor Youth Centre
Second Youth Cabinet Meeting:
27th September 2010 5.30pm - 7.30pm @ Maidenhead Townhall
Second Youth Centre Forum Meeting:
29th November 2010 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ Marlow Road Youth Centre
Second Schools Forum Meeting:
6th December 2010 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ Marlow Road Youth Centre
Third Youth Cabinet Meeting:
13th December 2010 5.30pm - 7.30pm @ Maidenhead Townhall TBC
Third Youth Centre Forum Meeting:
28th February 2011 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ TBC
Third Schools Forum Meeting:
7th March 2011 5.30pm - 7.00pm @ TBC
Fourth Youth Cabinet Meeting:
14th March 2011 5.30pm - 7.30pm @ TBC
